The Learning Experience
16604 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC
4.5· 49 reviews
Community Preschool of Huntersville
- licensed capacity
- 230
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Community Preschool of Huntersville
Community Preschool of Huntersville is a licensed child care center in Huntersville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 230 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 230 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 230 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Community Preschool of Huntersville has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$284
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$171
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$90
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for Community Preschool of Huntersville
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 230 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60004309
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 22 visits · 55 rules in all · 55 corrected
- Records and paperwork 17
- Staff training and qualifications 16
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 2
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Jun 29, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. S.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 29, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. S.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. J.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. J.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. J.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Nov 13, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for A.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 20, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member (J.
Corrected during the visit
Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file.
Corrected during the visit
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Community Preschool of Huntersville
Is Community Preschool of Huntersville licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Community Preschool of Huntersville last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Community Preschool of Huntersville had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 12 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 55 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Community Preschool of Huntersville care for?
230, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Community Preschool of Huntersville accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Community Preschool of Huntersville's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Community Preschool of Huntersville cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 457-8002 to ask.
What is Community Preschool of Huntersville's phone number?
(704) 457-8002.
Where is Community Preschool of Huntersville?
10205 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. The nearest other daycare we list is Playwise Preschool Academy, 0.2 miles away.